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Urgent UK Warning: Fold-Out Cribs Unsafe
4 Jun
Summary
- Popular baby travel crib sold in UK poses serious injury risk.
- Product deemed structurally unstable with suffocation hazards.
- Government issues urgent warning, product pulled from shelves.
A government safety alert has been issued in the UK concerning a fold-out baby travel crib, identified as "The New Mummy Crib Backpack." This product, available on platforms like Amazon and eBay, poses a significant risk of suffocation and serious injury to infants. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has confirmed the crib's withdrawal from sale due to critical safety failings.
The crib has been flagged as "not structurally stable" and fails to provide adequate warnings about its use, particularly regarding overnight sleeping. Concerns are heightened by the potential for the crib to collapse or tilt due to a baby's natural movements, leading to potential harm. Additionally, a supplied cover could fully enclose the baby, increasing suffocation risks. The product does not meet the requirements of the 2005 General Product Safety Regulations.
